Yule is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs just a little higher and stays a little longer in the sky each day. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the year, the sun's "rebirth" was celebrated with much joy.
In this 12 Days of Yule calendar, each day has its own theme and Yule rituals. These include themes like rebirth, shadow work, hearth magic, generosity, ancestral connection, and intention-setting.
In many languages of northern Europe, Yule is now the word for Christmas, but certain parts of the Yule tradition in modern Christmas may have originated in the pre-Christian solstice festival.
Explore the history of Yule, one of the world’s oldest winter celebrations. Learn why ancient people burned the Yule log, how it evolved into a Christmas tradition, and how to make your own Yule log dessert!
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Learn what Yule is, why it’s celebrated, and how to honor the Winter Solstice with simple rituals, cozy traditions, and modern witchcraft practices. A complete Yule guide for beginners.
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